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Our 2019 Financial Goal

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In previous years, I would create a long list of financial goals, only to have little accomplished by the end of the December. I almost stopped writing goals down altogether. In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018.

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For Better Savings: Use Sub Accounts to Differentiate Your Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s fun to watch your account grow, but at the same time, if you have different goals for the money, having everything in one account can be problematic, since you aren’t able to identify which money is earmarked for a specific goal. Think about your top savings goals, and how you can reach them.

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Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split

The Frugal Girl

How do you stay focused when your life feels overwhelmed with financial and parenting issues? If I were in your shoes, I would focus more on the process and on good habits , rather than on the ultimate goal of being free of credit card debt. Mercifully for me, this was not an issue I had to navigate.) Let’s go!

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2012 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. Our 2012 Financial Goals. We have set a goal date of July 2015 to pay off all of our debt. These goals are epic for us. What financial goals did you make for 2012? Finish Will. No more excuses.

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10 Ways to Stick to Your Resolutions and Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are like the majority of us, then you spent the last couple of days in 2010 coming up with your goals for 2011. Coming up with our list of goals is not usually an issue… it’s sticking to them. Choose realistic goals. We need to make sure that the goals we are setting are actually attainable.

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8 Ways to Reach Your Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We often approach goals as a chance to change. Setting a goal is our chance to finally save that money, lose that weight, or exercise more. Having a new goal is great in the beginning because there is nothing like the feelings of excitement of finally making a positive change in your life. Remember, every bit counts.

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What Is Financial Planning? | Bankrate

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Bankrate’s AdvisorMatch can connect you to a CFP® professional to help you achieve your financial goals. A financial plan can help you direct how you organize your finances, from the small, short-term questions to the big, long-term issues. These are some of the largest issues when it comes to financial planning. Retire wealthy?

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